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outright

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adv/aʊtˈɹaɪt/
  1. 1

    Wholly; completely; entirely.not-comparable

    • I refute those allegations outright.
  2. 2

    Openly and without reservation; unreservedly.not-comparable

    • I have just responded outright to that question.
  3. 3

    At once.not-comparable

    • Two people died outright and one more later.
  4. 4

    With no outstanding conditions.not-comparable

    • I have bought the house outright.
  5. 5

    Blatantly; inexcusably; unambiguously.informalnot-comparable

    • That was an outright stupid thing to say.
adj/ˈaʊtɹaɪt/
  1. 1

    Unqualified and unreserved.not-comparable

    • I demand an outright apology.
  2. 2

    Total or complete.not-comparable

    • We achieved outright domination.
    • Truths, half truths and outright lies.
  3. 3

    Having no outstanding conditions.not-comparable

    • I made an outright purchase of the house.
    • They don't seek outright independence, but rather greater autonomy.
verb/ˈaʊtɹaɪt/
  1. 1

    To release a player outright, without conditions.

    • Sandy Alomar Jr. cleared waivers and was outrighted to Class AA Binghamton in preparation for his promotion when rosters expand Saturday.

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